This university is right in the heart of Roanoke Park city. It is very family oriented or that's…read morewhat it seems like. It is a good campus that is plain and is small enough to where you will get the education you need and not have to run around all about the city to get from one place to the next. The different building/halls are close enough to each other to what you're not walking a very long distance.

I knew before we came to a swim meet at Sonoma State I'd see some money from Joan and Sanford Weill…read moresplashed around campus. The Weills live in Sonoma and I joke that after his years at Travelers, Citicorp and Shearson he's been trying to buy back his soul. [My dad worked for him in one of their many satellite offices, my sister and I met Sandy Weill in an elevator, funny story] The Weills' money is quietly invested here in the beautiful Green Music Center at Sonoma State College in a natural landscape filled with field flowers and lush grasses. The campus itself is spread out with plentiful student housing rumored to be pretty posh and spacious. Sonoma State seems to have a focus on liberal arts with a concentration in the arts and STEM. The outdoor pool adjacent to the gym is pretty good but the locker rooms are dated, cramped and dirty and in need of an overhaul. You'll see evidence of Peanuts' Charles Schulz at Sonoma State. He was a Sonoma resident as well. Nice campus, small, quiet, tucked away in wine country.

No need for a parking permit on this campus! :)…read more One bad thing is that there is a computer lab here BUT there's only ONE line connected from the main campus which makes the internet SO slow, or even some days the internet doesn't work at all.

The Napa Valley Cooking School, Directed and Educated by Chef Barbara, is an exceptional education…read morein the culinary arts. The talents of the Chef, teaching newbee's to the wonderful world of cooking is top in the country. A community college, this Culinary School is reasonable in fees and turns out class A Chefs to go into the culinary world. The year long program builds skills, confidence and careers for anyone.

I recently sat in on one of my son's drum sessions with instructor Albert, and I was honestly so…read moresurprised by how well he could already play. More than that, I've never seen my son this excited and eager to attend a program before. This has been such a great hobby for him, and I really appreciate how Albert has helped teach him not just drums, but also dedication, practice, and confidence while still making it fun. Albert is incredibly patient, and it truly shows in his students. Highly recommend!

Napa School of Music is outstanding. The front desk is amazing - quick, friendly, attentive…read moreresponses and help if you need to change your schedule. The instructors are great too. They offer so many different options. I'm super impressed by the skill level of some of the kiddos who have been with NSM for awhile - it's really cool to see.

The Public Safety Campus is really impressive, though small and located between Santa Rosa and…read moreWindsor. As a high school counselor, I have sent many students to this campus for specific training in the academy training model - fire fighting, EMT, Public Safety, etc. They have open houses where they can show off their facilities - btw, they are remote because they are scaling buildings, practicing with guns, etc. If you are looking for the "big campus feel, the main campus on Mendocino Avenue in Santa Rosa, with the full culinary program housed across the street is your best bet. They have nursing, dental programs, etc all there on the main campus. Petaluma Campus is for anyone who wants that small campus, easy parking experience. They are all so nice there! Finally, don't forget Shone Farm, for all things green, growing and vintner. Our SRJC is the BEST!

in the middle of nowhere, but close to the only kfc and panda express in the region lol…read more this part of the college only houses the police academy, everything else is on the petaluma or santa rosa campus.

this school is amazing. School has a really great principal and staff. I do recommend I went for…read moreseven years and so did my sister and we both loved it. We did leadership and more activities. I couldn't recommend on more than any other school. Yeah

As an oncoming staff member I would like to comment on the beautiful garden and flowers. Great…read moreschool.

This school is just fantastic. True gem in the town of Napa. The school district has been on an…read moreoverall decline for a little bit of time now. As there have been less kids coming into the town, there has been less money going into the schools and more consolidation and less focus on learning and creativity but this school really gets it. The teachers and the principal are all fantastic, the kids are well-behaved and eager and intelligent and bright and encouraged to speak up for themselves, and the parents are working class, as opposed to a bunch of hovering helicopter Karen's that will drive you crazy. My kid couldn't be happier going there, they do poetry and art to go along with her academics and the kids are actually nice to each other. What a blessing Have a beautiful day, God bless you, and pay it forward

I wish we live in a different district. But we do not. The staff withholds information from…read moreparents. So glad my kid is done going here in a week.

Behind the school, there's several acres of flood plane. They've converted it to baseball diamonds…read moreand soccer field. After school and when no events are going on, the locals hit it up and it becomes a kind of informal dog walking area. It's fully fenced. Not school property. It's adjacent to school property. But it's actually city property because of the flood thing. A great little find for you if you have puppies and want to meet others and socialize.

I love walking through art galleries. It's even cooler when they offer demonstrations and you can…read morelearn about how certain types and forms of art are created. We happened to stop into Nimbus Art during the hours they were showing a ceramics and fire demonstration yesterday. The demo was taking place out front, and we went inside for more information about the gallery. We were greeted and offered champagne or wine. Welcome to Napa Valley! Many students had art on display and most of it was for sale. Very unique creations and beautiful displays captured our attention as we walked around. We saw fliers that listed information about classes being offered. There was even a table of nice cheese and other hors d'oeuvres sitting in the back. If youre in this area, this little store within the small strip of businesses here is definitely worth a stop in. Support the students and bring home some art! Next door is a soap-making company and a couple businesses down sits the Napa Valley Visitor Center, so if youre not a local you can find good ideas of what's going on in the Napa Valley during your trip.

I really wanted to like Nimbus Arts because it seems like such a wonderful concept. As a nonprofit…read morededicated to the arts, offering summer camps for kids and providing opportunities to showcase creativity, it has so much potential to be a positive part of the community. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. While the programs themselves seemed promising, the interactions we had left us feeling uncomfortable. Something about the overall atmosphere and the way some of the people there interacted with us just didn't feel welcoming. More importantly, my children also said they felt uncomfortable, and as a parent, that's something I have to take seriously. Every family's experience may be different, and I'm glad organizations like this exist to support the arts. However, for us, the environment simply wasn't the right fit. I genuinely hope Nimbus Arts continues to grow and reflects on ways to create a warmer, more inclusive, and more comfortable experience for every family who walks through its doors.